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Tennessee mosque opens after 2 years of controversyupdated: Fri Aug 10 2012 16:05:00

Saleh Sbenaty was asked more than once Friday how he slept the night before. He didn't.

Tennessee mosque could open by Friday, board member saysupdated: Wed Aug 08 2012 15:59:00

Leaders of a Murfreesboro, Tennessee, mosque whose construction has been beset by controversy hope to hold their first prayer services in the new center on Friday, a board member said Tuesday.

Tennessee mosque set to open Fridayupdated: Tue Aug 07 2012 18:22:00

County officials on Tuesday granted the paperwork needed for the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to open -- after two years of legal wrangling and anti-Muslim sentiment that included vandalism.

As Ramadan begins, controversial mosque won't be ready to open doorsupdated: Thu Jul 19 2012 15:25:00

Worshippers at an Islamic center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, will have to wait a few more weeks before they can use their new mosque, officials said Thursday.

Ruling could halt mosque constructionupdated: Thu Jul 19 2012 15:25:00

A Tennessee Muslim community experienced a setback as a county judge ruled to halt construction of a mosque.

TN mosque critic: Not Islamophobiaupdated: Wed Jul 18 2012 20:03:00

The plaintiff in the Murfreesboro mosque case explains why she's in a legal battle with the Muslim community.

Federal judge paves way for Tennessee mosque to open for Ramadanupdated: Wed Jul 18 2012 20:03:00

A federal judge's ruling Wednesday cleared the way for a controversial mosque in Tennessee to open in time for the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

When Italian immigrants were 'the other'updated: Tue Jul 10 2012 08:06:00

In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where there is opposition to the building of a mosque, protesters are reported to have gathered at the construction site shouting, "Islam is not a religion!" When I read this in my local paper, I thought about how the people of Murfreesboro's Islamic community must have felt at the sight of their neighbors rallying against them and their religion.

CNN Student News - Educator and Parent Guidesupdated: Wed Nov 16 2011 17:24:00

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Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door - Educator and Parent Guideupdated: Mon Mar 28 2011 12:30:00

Watch or record "Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door" when it airs on CNN on Saturday, April 2 at 8 p.m. ET. By recording the documentary, you agree that you will use the program for educational viewing purposes for a one-year period only. No other rights of any kind or nature whatsoever are granted, including, without limitation, any rights to sell, publish, distribute, post online or distribute in any other medium or forum, or use for any commercial or promotional purpose.

Fighting against a new mosqueupdated: Mon Mar 28 2011 10:49:00

Meet Kevin Fisher, who is leading the fight against a new mosque in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Soledad O'Brien reports.

Judge won't halt construction of Tennessee Islamic centerupdated: Thu Nov 18 2010 00:24:00

A Tennessee judge refused Wednesday to issue a temporary restraining order that would halt construction of a new mosque and Islamic center in Murfreesboro.

Justice Department stands behind controversial Tennessee mosqueupdated: Mon Oct 18 2010 16:39:00

The U.S. Justice Department filed a legal brief Monday stating its support of the continued construction of a controversial mosque in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, that was targeted by arsonists in August.

Agnostic-turned-Muslim pushes for Tennessee mosqueupdated: Mon Sep 13 2010 09:56:00

Camie Ayash was raised in Brooklyn, the daughter of an agnostic nurse and a New York City cop with a skeptic's approach to religion.

New mosque sparks debate in Tennesseeupdated: Mon Sep 13 2010 09:56:00

Do Muslims have a right to build their mosque? CNN's Anderson Cooper hears from both sides.

Arson investigated at future mosque siteupdated: Mon Aug 30 2010 22:11:00

Excavation vehicles are burned on the grounds of a future Tennessee mosque, leaving local Muslims in fear. WTVF reports.

Feds investigate fire at site of future Tennessee mosqueupdated: Mon Aug 30 2010 22:11:00

Suspected arson at the future site of a mosque in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has "really raised the fear factor" among area Muslims, a representative of the mosque told CNN on Monday.

Islam is a religion, not a terror ideologyupdated: Tue Aug 24 2010 10:16:00

Opponents of an Islamic community center and mosque planned to be built near ground zero say it would desecrate hallowed ground. But suspicion has greeted proposed mosque projects in places less hallowed than ground zero -- in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Temecula, California; and elsewhere.

Middle Tennessee city divided over proposed Islamic centerupdated: Thu Jul 15 2010 19:42:00

A proposed mosque and Islamic center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is dividing the city about 35 miles southeast of Nashville, Tennessee. Residents are battling about whether the center should exist, and if not, why not.

Debate over Tennessee mosqueupdated: Thu Jul 15 2010 19:42:00

A demonstration against a planned mosque in Tennessee included protesters and counter protesters. WTVF reports.

How 6 people accidentally found a fortuneupdated: Wed Aug 12 2009 10:22:00

We've all been there: a week until payday, the rent is due, and you're rummaging in your parents' attic to find Dad's Mickey Mantle rookie card.

Severe weather hits Tennesseeupdated: Sat Apr 11 2009 13:27:00

WKRN's Todd Dunn describes the scene in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, after severe weather causes major damage.

Mom, infant killed by Tennessee tornadoupdated: Sat Apr 11 2009 13:27:00

A mother and her infant were killed by a tornado that hit Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Friday, a family member told CNN.

2 more killed, dozens hurt in Southeastern tornadoesupdated: Fri Apr 10 2009 19:39:00

A tornado descended on Murfreesboro, Tennessee Friday, killing two people and injuring another 30, an official said.

Severe weather wreaks havoc from Plains to Gulf Coastupdated: Mon Mar 30 2009 11:22:00

Mother Nature provided a little bit of everything in several parts of the country on Saturday.

Veterans at risk?updated: Wed Mar 25 2009 11:29:00

Thousands of vets may have been infected with life-threatening viruses after a hospital discovers unsterilized probes.

Possible contamination at VA facilities sparks call for inquiryupdated: Wed Mar 25 2009 11:29:00

Thousands of veterans in South Florida may have been exposed to hepatitis and HIV because of contaminated equipment after getting colonoscopies at the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, officials announced Monday.

People.com: Kidnapped 20 Years Ago, Kids to Reunite with Parentsupdated: Thu Feb 05 2009 19:18:00

Their grandfather has been arrested for allegedly abducting his grandkids on March 1, 1989

Time.com: What's the Story With Hillary's Storyupdated: Mon Jul 16 2007 13:20:00

In the debut of Rhetoric Watch, two speechwriters find a familiar chord in a much-used Clinton anecdote

Your e-mails: Coming out -- then and nowupdated: Tue Jun 19 2007 22:53:00

Despite homosexuality seemingly being more tolerated and accepted across U.S. society, telling a parent, a child, a family member, a friend or a co-worker that you are gay is still an experience fraught with fears of rejection and discrimination.

Money Magazine: Mines, All Mines These mines are also open to tourists. Call for schedules and directions.updated: Thu Jul 01 1999 00:01:00

CRATER OF DIAMONDS STATE PARK Murfreesboro, Ark.; 870-285-3113 ($4.50; $2 for children). It's the only diamond mine in North America that's open to the public.

Money Magazine: THE IMPACT OF TAXES updated: Thu Apr 01 1993 00:01:00

I was disturbed by January's poll, "Which Taxes Would You Be Willing to Pay to Cut the Federal Deficit?" How do we know any tax increase will be used to reduce the deficit? Wayne Rollins Murfreesbo...

Money Magazine: YOU SAY: PLEASE BRING BACK THE FULLY DEDUCTIBLE IRA updated: Fri May 01 1992 00:01:00

Thank you for supporting a fully deductible Individual Retirement Account in your March Editor's Notes. It seems most unfortunate that short-term budget pressures prevent members of Congress from r...

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